Amazement Quote by John Calvin
“Hence that dread and amazement with which as Scripture uniformly relates holy men were struck and overwhelmed whenever they beheld the presence of God. Men are never duly touched and impressed with a conviction of their insignificance until they have.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
People often feel awe and fear when confronting the divine, realizing their own smallness only after a profound encounter.
In simple terms: Encountering God reveals personal insignificance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility before the divine.
Themes
spirituality
humility
reverence
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious worship
- meditation
- life crises
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
existential awe
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments have made you feel humbled?
- How does recognizing insignificance shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
Some may find this view dismissive of human agency.
